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NBA Player Power Rankings: Has Stephen Curry Won MVP Yet?

By Maxwell Ogden

Jan 27, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts after being called for a foul against the Dallas Mavericks in the second quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 27, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts after being called for a foul against the Dallas Mavericks in the second quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 26, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) is guarded by Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Los Angeles Clippers defeat Indiana Pacers 91-89. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 26, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) is guarded by Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Los Angeles Clippers defeat Indiana Pacers 91-89. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

12. Chris Paul, Los Angeles Clippers

Last Rank: No. 12

Position: Point Guard

Age: 30

Slash Line: .453/.385/.882

Season Averages: 32.4 MPG, 18.6 PPG, 9.6 APG, 3.9 RPG, 2.1 SPG, 1.5 3PM

Chris Paul and the Los Angeles Clippers are one of the most compelling case studies in all of professional basketball. An absence of postseason success suggests a split is on the horizon, but Paul’s ability to win regular season games with any semblance of a supporting cast is uncanny.

One can’t help but wonder if this will be the season he finally shakes the second-round curse.

In the 16 games since Blake Griffin went down with an injury, Paul has led the Clippers to a record of 13-3. He’s recorded 10 double-doubles in that frame, averaging 20.8 points, 11.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 2.3 steals during the month of January.

Paul is still a superstar, and his steady rise up the rankings should reflect how hot he’s getting.

Paul led the Clippers to three wins in four games over the past week, playing a pivotal role in every outing. He posted 16 points, 13 assists, and six rebounds against the New York Knicks, had 26 points in a two-point win over the Indiana Pacers, and tallied 10 assists, three steals, and a clutch shot in a close win against the Atlanta Hawks.

Paul is back in superstar form, and the Clippers are thriving because of it—with or without their No. 1 scorer.

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